Publications
Sharing the benefits of plant genetic diversity: The Benefit-sharing Fund
11/2022
This brochure shows the approach, achievements and impact of the Benefit-sharing Fund. It can be shared with a wide range of stakeholders that work with plant genetic diversity.
The Benefit-sharing Fund: 2020–2021 report
11/2022
The Report illustrates some of the main achievements of the Benefit-sharing Fund since its inception, provides highlights from projects funded in the ongoing Fourth Call for Proposals, along with information on financial contributions to the Fund.
Mainstreaming biodiversity in forestry
10/2022
This study is a collaboration between FAO and the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), lead centre of the CGIAR research programme on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA). Illustrated by eight country case-studies, the report reviews progress and outlines the technical and policy tools available for countries and stakeholders, as well as the steps needed, to effectively mainstream biodiversity in forestry.
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FAO and marine biological diversity beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) process
08/2022
FAO is actively engaged in areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJ) through projects and initiatives for which it provides assistance to Member Nations and relevant international organizations. This document presents information on the work of FAO that is relevant to the BBNJ process, including ongoing processes and initiatives, and lessons learned, which may be informative and useful for BBNJ Delegates and others.
Asia-Pacific roadmap for primary forest conservation
07/2022
The purpose of the roadmap is to delineate and inform the process by which decision makers and actors can evaluate the status, diversity and trends of primary forests in the region. This report suggests a practical process in four steps, through which the recommendations can be articulated at different scales (from regional to local) and adapted to the specific context, priorities and needs of various forest types, countries and categories of actors.
Framework for Action on Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture
05/2022
The Framework for Action on Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture was endorsed by the FAO Council in 2021. It contains more than 50 individual actions grouped into three strategic priority areas: characterization, assessment and monitoring; management (sustainable use and conservation); and institutional frameworks. It was developed in response to the country-driven report on The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture.
Restoration of productive aquatic ecosystems by small-scale fisheries and aquaculture communities in Asia
03/2022
This report showcases examples of actions taken by small-scale fishers and aquaculture farmers in Asia to restore the productivity of aquatic ecosystems.
Making way: developing national legal and policy frameworks for pastoral mobility
02/2022
This handbook calls for the legal recognition and securing of pastoral mobility as a way of safeguarding and facilitating a continuous stream of economic and social benefits for pastoralists, countries, and the environment. It facilitates a deeper understanding of pastoral mobility through examples and case studies drawn from various parts of the world and identifies considerations to be borne in mind when legislating for mobility.
Climate change, biodiversity and nutrition nexus
12/2021
This paper identifies entry points within agrifood systems to improve biodiversity and diets, such as sustainable use of genetic resources, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable management of marine ecosystems, and consumer education.
Global Dialogue on the Role of Food and Agriculture in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework Summary Report of the Virtual Meeting – 6–7 July 2021
10/2021
The Global Dialogue on the Role of Food and Agriculture in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework was convened virtually by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on 6 and 7 July 2021. This is the summary report of the meeting.